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Designed by Alfred Vassilkov Model XB Serial Number...
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Your ESTELON loudspeakers have passed our quality control: – Technical test passed. – Listening test passed. Alfred Vassilkov Head of Research and Development, Alfred & Partners...
INTRODUCTION 1.1. Alfred & Partners Alfred & Partners, the Tallinn based design studio and think tank, is not simply a business but a dedication, a dedication to a single, heartfelt idea – the production of Instruments, Sound Diffusers, Sculptures – capable of unveiling the rich, emotional tapestry of music in a personally involving way.
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– music. ••• For Estelon, the new brand, the visionary development started in 2006 when Alfred started to analyze materials and technologies for producing cabinets with streamlined shapes that could not only reproduce the best sound but also assimilate into an interior, with their elegant “sculpture”...
The result of a reassessment, a further refinement and extension of the performance goals already in place for the much praised Model XA – Alfred Vassilkov’ s first tribute to the Estelon brand and the birth of a new approach to loudspeaker design. Chief among the physical design elements continues to be the use of the E-lon cabinet form.
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Cabinet Design – As for all the Estelon loudspeakers, chief among the physical design elements of the Model XB is the use of E-lon cabinet form, having been developed and honed over a five year period. The E-lon shape is a result of choices of material and time-honored con-...
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– hand sanding accompanying each finish- ing coat. Final polishing – to a mirror-like or matte finish, again, is done by hand. The Estelon XB is offered in a choice of liquid gloss or matte finishes or the optional/premium finishes.
3. UNPACKING INSTRUCTIONS Your Estelon loudspeakers come packaged individually in 2 separate flight cases – we strongly recommend keeping these cases for possible future use / transport. Due to the substantial weight and slippery surface of the loudspeakers we suggest that two persons assist in the unpacking and positioning of them for listening.
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5. Now in an upright position, please support the speaker, and slowly roll the speaker out of the case. At this time, please put on the gloves that you find included in the accessories box inside the flight case. Now, with the speaker upright and out of the flight case, roll it to the desired position in your room and finally, carefully remove the cloth bag from the speaker.
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transport wheels with the enclosed spikes as shown in drawing 6. Doing one side at a time, one person should carefully tilt the speaker to one side, and hold it in this position while the other person removes the two wheels and inserts the enclosed spikes into the holes next to the holes for transport wheels.
SET-UP 4.1. Initial positioning in the room Model X Diamond – Suggested room size 20-50 m When positioning the speakers in your room, if possible, it is desirable to allow for “free” space around the speakers so as to assist in minimizing sound reflections from walls, furniture etc.
/ writing on the cable. 4.3. Break-in period Although your Estelon speakers had an initial break-in at the factory, due to shipping conditions – pressure/temperature changes that they may have incurred, the speakers will need to go through an additional break-in process before their final set-up.
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ate again, until the proper position with a balanced, natural sound is found. We suggest that you test, listen, with different music styles so as to avoid specific accents. When changing the position of your speakers please keep in mind that: •...
Taking care of your Estelon speakers The multicoated finishes applied to Estelon speakers are con- sidered to be amongst the most advanced automotive finishes avail- able. They are extremely strong and durable. In order to assist you in maintaining their stunning appearance, your Estelon loudspeakers come supplied, from the factory, with special cleaning / polishing cloths.
Failure to regis- ter the ESTELON product within 30 days from original purchase will result in a warranty period of 90 days from the date of purchase.
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(available from the factory via phone or email). Upon receipt of defective product, ESTELON agrees to repair the product without charge for parts or labour. The product will then be returned via prepaid, insured freight, with carrier at the sole deter-...
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2. Upon clicking the ‘Submit’ button on the Return Authori- zation Form, the ESTELON factory will review it for completeness and return an e-mail to you with an RA number when required (please al- low 2-5 days for a return e-mail).
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ESTELON factory. BUT under any and all circumstances customers are welcome to contact our sales department, as listed on our web site www.estelon. com, for service assistance. All non warranty repairs are warranted for one year from the date of return shipment.
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ESTELON is a trademark of Alfred & Partners OÜ Alfred & Partners OÜ Tanuma 126 13521 Tallinn Estonia Notes...
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